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Shirley Young Obituary

Young, Shirley Frances 81, of Fox River Grove, died, November 22, 2013, at home surrounded by loving family. She was born on February 15, 1932, to Richard R. Young and Elsie A. Young-Gregor in Chicago. Shirley is survived by her loving children, Michael (Diane) Snyder, and Barbara (Theodore) Rock; grandchildren, Sean, Austin, Rachel, and Brittany Snyder, Krystal B. (fiancé Mario Ball) Rock, and Stephanie (Brian Weyer) Rock; brother, Richard Young; and sister, Sharon (Maurice) Cherry; many beloved aunts; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Lee Young; her parents; and grandparents, Frances (nee Skala) and Edward Konopasek, and Frances (nee Viliken) and Mohor Mladic. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main Street (Lake-Cook Rd), Barrington, IL 60010. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 25, 2013, at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main Street, Barrington, 60010, with a second visitation held from 10:00 a.m., until the time of service. For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 847-381-3411. For online condolences, please visit www.davenportfamily.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 23, 2013.

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Christine English

November 17, 2019

Every visit with our cousin Shirley was a "special occasion" she and I had so much in common ... the first time I met her I knew we would be simpatico!

Mary Jo Stanton McKeag

November 25, 2013

Dear Michael and Barb,
So sorry to hear of your mom's death. She was a lovely lady.

Jeanne Stanton-Mudd

November 24, 2013

Mike, Barb and family, I was so saddened to read of your Mom's passing. Such a sweet lady and always with a smile. So many fond memories of our Bellwood backyards. My prayers are with you.

Judy Jones

November 24, 2013

My deepest condolences to Barb, Mike and their families. I have many fond memories as neighbors in Bellwood.My heartfelt sympathies to you.

Bob & Mary English

November 24, 2013

My deepest condolences to Barb, Mike and their families. Your mother was always gracious in opening her heart and home to all of 40+ cousins on the Mladic side. Always smiling, always laughing ,and always having fun. She will be missed and remembered.

November 24, 2013

You will be missed by many...Sympathies to the family..Sam and Pam Smith..Stella NC

Christine English

November 23, 2013

When Tom and I came to the family picnics, we always spent a few days with Shirley...she and I would sit and talk for hours and solve all the problems of the world....if only they would listen! There's a place in my heart for her...she's a special gal.

William and Barbara Ims

November 23, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss as well as ours.Shirley has been our neighbor for 26 years.Only in the beginning of Oct. she came an sat with me for an hour on my driveway while I had a garage sale.I am glad we had that chance To chat.She will be missed.

November 23, 2013

My condolences to the friends and family. Please find comfort in Jeremiah 29:11, 12.

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